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Improv 201
with Johnny Di Sciascio

Intermediate Improv:Scene work
You continue to practice the skills learned in 101 as you progress toward performing HAROLD. Learn how to listen for, and heighten ideas, create 2nd beats, and use simple edits while continuing to create and build objects, environment, clear character relationships, strong points of view, and close ensemble work. Meets once a week for eight weeks.
Prerequisites: PHIT Improv 101 or permission from the Education Director.
Adults 18+
Please note ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO CREDITS. PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR SCHEDULE CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING.
Day: Monday
Dates: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/27, 12/4
NO CLASS 11/20
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Make-Up/Snow Day/Time: 12/11
Showcase Date/Time: 12/17 12:30 p.m.
Class Room: Smith (this is an accessible space)
Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
About the Instructor:
Johnny has been performing/teaching Improv since LITERAL middle school. Even studying/performing Improv for 2 additional years in College while at Conservatory in NYC. He's a HUGE fan of having as much fun as you possibly can whilst under the necessary guise of learning important skills and knowledge: an approach he strives to implement in any and every class he teaches. He also LOVES traveling! :)
What Others Say:
"Johnny is so nice and respectful. He makes you feel great."
"Johnny is a really good instructor: he is knowledgeable and he is fun and makes each class interesting and unique! He provides you with just enough structure to successfully master each exercise. He is also very welcoming with all the students. "
"Johnny is the perfect teacher for 101: You'll have a lot of fun, you'll laugh a lot, and you'll learn what the heck improv is. He gives feedback, but doesn't push you any harder than you'd want to be pushed. He's encouraging and will help you build the confidence you need to give your first performance."
Improv 201
with Francesca Martin

Intermediate Improv: Scene work
You continue to build on the skills learned in 101 as you progress toward performing HAROLD. Learn how to listen for, and heighten ideas, create 2nd beats, and use simple edits while continuing to create and build objects, environment, clear character relationships, strong points of view, and close ensemble work. Meets once a week for eight weeks.
Prerequisites: PHIT Improv 101 or permission from the Education Director.
Adults 18+
Please note ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO CREDITS. PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR SCHEDULE CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING.
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 10/10, 10/17,10/24,10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/28, 12/5
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Make-Up/Snow Day: 12/12
Showcase Date/Time: 12/16 3:00 p.m.
Class Room: Smith (this is an acessible space)
Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Instructor: Francesca Martin
About the Instructor:
Francesca (she/her) is thrilled to be back teaching Improv at PHIT again! She studied Theatre at Florida State University, where she fell in love with improv, sketch comedy, and comedy writing. Francesca has had two original shows produced, and has worked theaters around Philly and the country! Currently, she is helping lead the PHIT Queer Practice Group and performing in Teacher’s Lounge at PHIT Harold Nights. In Francesca’s class, you can expect energy, excitement, patience, and zero judgment.
What others say:
"She was the absolute best! I think she made 101 what it was!! We had so much fun as a class that we wanted to all take 201 together! Francesca was a huge reason for that."
"Francesca is so supportive and made our classroom a safe space to play and learn. She’s the best hype woman and had great notes for us that we could learn from without feeling discouraged "
"Francesca is amazing! Everyone should get the opportunity to take her class. "
Improv 201
with Emma Needleman

Intermediate Improv: Scene work
You continue to build on the skills learned in 101 as you progress toward performing HAROLD. Learn how to listen for, and heighten ideas, create 2nd beats, and use simple edits while continuing to create and build objects, environment, clear character relationships, strong points of view, and close ensemble work. Meets once a week for eight weeks.
Prerequisites: PHIT Improv 101 or permission from the Education Director.
Adults 18+
Please note ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO CREDITS. PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR SCHEDULE CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING.
Day: Thursday
Dates: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Make-Up/Snow Day: 12/14
Showcase Date/Time: 12/17 10:30 a.m.
Class Room: Smith (this is an acessible space)
Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Instructor: Emma Needleman
About the Instructor:
Emma has been performing and studying improv for over a decade. She was a member of the PHIT House Teams Metropolis and Hooch and the long-running indie teams HOTLINE and Expo. She also directed the Harold team Whiplash. Emma has performed at festivals and theaters across the east coast, including UCB’s Del Close Marathon, Baltimore Improv Festival, the New York Improv Festival and SteelStacks. She also ran the improv showcase Saturdays With Morrie and has worked extensively as a coach for indie teams.
What Others Say:
"Emma was awesome!"
"great; very enthusiastic and kind"
"Emma was fantastic and I feel like I won the lottery having her as my first improv teacher!!"